How to pronounce disponge
Say it like dih-SPUHNJ. Disponge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPUHNJ).
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- dih
- SPUHNJ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Disponge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPUHNJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of disponge
American and British speakers say disponge in essentially the same way: /dɪˈspʌndʒ/ in the US and /dɪˈspʌndʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-SPUHNJ.
What does disponge mean?
- To sprinkle, as with water from a sponge.
Where does disponge come from?
From dis- + sponge.
Words that rhyme with disponge
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of disponge.
Questions about saying disponge
How do you pronounce disponge?
Say dih-SPUHNJ. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈspʌndʒ/. In British English it is /dɪˈspʌndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in disponge?
Disponge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPUHNJ). Broken into parts: dih · SPUHNJ.
Do Americans and Brits say disponge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪˈspʌndʒ/ and the British form is /dɪˈspʌndʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.